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Best for Safety in Washington

5 cities ranked · Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Top Cities in Washington

  1. #1
    C

    Tacoma

    Best for Safety score 63 · MoveScore 61

  2. #2
    C

    Federal Way

    Best for Safety score 61 · MoveScore 63

  3. #3
    C

    Spokane

    Best for Safety score 60 · MoveScore 68

  4. #4
    C

    Bellevue

    Best for Safety score 58 · MoveScore 68

  5. #5
    C

    Seattle

    Best for Safety score 53 · MoveScore 63

Other Washington Rankings

Best Overall Cities in Washington

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Best for Water Quality in Washington

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Washington

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Washington

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in Washington

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Washington

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Washington ranks highest for best for safety?

Tacoma, WA ranks #1 in Washington for best for safety with a sub-score of 63/100 (MoveScore 61, grade C).

How many cities in Washington are compared?

5 Washington cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Washington-specific ranking using the crime sub-score, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.